Frederick teachers reject board pay raise in impasse
Frederick County Teachers Association officials announced an impasse after the school board offered a 6 percent raise. Patterson cited a confrontational attitude and urged mediation while noting Maryland counties vary widely in starting salaries and overall pay. He highlighted comparisons with nearby counties and stressed staffing and funding pressures amid growth.
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Illness on board of aldermen could render city powerless
Frederick faces a risk as two aldermen recover from major surgeries and illness. Aldermen Lee and Murphy miss meetings. quorum becomes an issue with potential to halt city policy and budget decisions. City Attorney Roberts notes possible replacement steps if absences persist.
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Urbana residents rally against Bennett Creek sewage plant plan
Urbana residents led by Gigi Givan and Dan Duncan protest a proposed 100000 gallon per day sewage discharge plant on Bennett Creek near I-270 in southern Frederick County. They have raised funds, gathered signatures, and plan a wine and cheese gathering to support the effort while seeking environmental groups to aid legal challenges.
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Winchester Homes unveils Le Park retirement community plan
If approved, Winchester Homes of Greenbelt proposes a 500 unit senior community on 52 acres at Krantz Farm between Baughman Lane and U S 15 near Rock Creek Estates in Frederick. The project includes 250 townhouses 200 condos 30 villas a 180 bed nursing home and 250 carport spaces amid 19 5 acres of ponds and parkland.
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Tate Girl Scouts celebrate 75th anniversary
Western Maryland Weather notes mild Saturday with light winds and highs near 65 as maps and pages hint at events. The story references Girl Scouts marking 75 years with photos on Page 8 and an emphasis on youth fitness, while professional wrestling coverage appears on Page 1 with accompanying images.
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Jobless rate steady as 370,000 jobs added in February
Washington reports February unemployment at 6.7 percent, the third straight month near six year lows, with 370,000 new jobs and 1.2 million gains since October. Adult women drive much of the increase as retail trade and services lead, while unemployment among Hispanics falls to 9.6 percent.
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County insurer sells agency to Frederick Underwriters
Frederick County Commissioner Sterling E. Bollinger sold his Mid Maryland Insurance Agency to Frederick Underwriters, the county's largest insurer agent for Great American. Underwriters leads the county's insurance buying with nearly 300000 in premiums and Ramsburg, president of Underwriters, sits on the county Insurance Committee. Bollinger will not take new accounts and may recuse himself on insurance decisions to avoid conflicts of interest.
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